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Rappers glorify drugs in their music

By Peter Zemeske | November 29, 2018

Drugs and music have typically had a close relationship with one another. This relationship started as early as 1930 when it was depicted in the film “International House,” in which marijuana and jazz are juxtaposed with one another, but may have...

.Paak compiles artists for new album

By Peter Zemeske | November 26, 2018

“Oxnard” is Paak’s third studio album and the follow up to 2016’s “Malibu.” Anderson .Paak, born Brandon Paak Anderson, has been in the music scene since 2009 but didn’t start performing under the Anderson .Paak moniker until 2013 with his...

Goldblum jazzes up resume with debut album

By Peter Zemeske | November 14, 2018

Jeff Goldblum, an actor who has starred in many fan favorite movies, such as “Jurassic Park” and “Independence Day,” has released a debut jazz album with his band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, in which he plays piano.The album, titled “The...

Vince Staples’ ‘FM!’ solidifies artistic voice

By Peter Zemeske | November 7, 2018

Rapper Vince Staples took the internet by storm when he released his third studio album, “FM!” Friday. The album runs brief at 22 minutes but packs a wallop in its short runtime.The theme of the album revolves around music on the radio, hence the...

#iVote campaign promotes efficacy

#iVote campaign promotes efficacy

By Peter Zemeske | November 4, 2018

Music artists from around the country have been offering free concert tickets for people who have voted in the midterm elections. The #iVoted campaign, founded by artist manager Emily White, is giving fans the chance to win free tickets to see their favorite...

‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Ty Segall drops cover album

By Peter Zemeske | October 28, 2018

‘‘Fudge Sandwich,” released Oct. 26, is Ty Segall’s third album release of 2018.

Importance of Being Earnest Q &A

By Peter Zemeske | October 24, 2018

The School of Theatre and Dance is performing “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday with additional shows at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The shows will be held at the Black Box Theatre in the Stevens...

Twenty One Pilots try out more mature tone in “Trench”

By Peter Zemeske | October 7, 2018

“Trench” is Twenty One Pilots’ fifth studio album and follow-up to 2015’s incredibly successful “Blurryface.” “Blurryface” spent a whopping 176 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and peaked at number one, according to Billboard. It received...

Plain White T’s albums set stage for upcoming concert

By Peter Zemeske | September 28, 2018

Pop punk band Plain White T’s is coming to DeKalb to tour their latest album, “Parallel Universe,” 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The Plain White T’s formed in Lombard in 1999, starting off by playing local shows to...